10-6180 - Tweco .030-.035 V-Groove Drive Roll (Type K)

Keep Your Feeder Running Smoothly

There is nothing more frustrating than a wire feeder that slips, stutters, or birds-nests right in the middle of a job. Often, the culprit isn't the machine itself, but a worn-out or incorrect drive roll. The Tweco 10-6180 V-Groove Drive Roll is the direct replacement part you need to restore reliable feeding performance to your MIG setup. Designed specifically for solid wires, this roll features a smooth V-shaped channel that grabs the wire tight enough to push it through the liner, but not so tight that it flattens or shaves the copper coating off the wire.

This particular roll is a workhorse for the shop, covering the two most popular wire sizes: .030" and .035". Whether you are welding thin sheet metal on an auto body project with .030 wire or fabricating structural frames with .035, this single part has you covered. It is built to the "Type K" specification, meaning it is the factory-correct fit for many Tweco and Thermal Arc Fabricator series machines. Don't try to force a generic roll into your high-quality feeder; using the correct part ensures the alignment is dead-on, preventing shavings from clogging your liner.

Over time, the grooves on your drive rolls will wear down, turning that sharp V-shape into a dull U-shape that can't grip the wire. If you find yourself constantly tightening the tension knob just to get the wire to feed, it's time to swap out the roll. Installing the 10-6180 is quick and easy, getting you back under the hood in minutes. Keep a spare in your toolbox so you aren't caught waiting on parts when you have a deadline to meet. Reliable feeding means a steady arc, better beads, and less frustration at the end of the day.